US Bridges

Joslyn Road over So Sandy Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 0.1 MI N of Ellisburg · Structure no. 000000003363380

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joslyn Road over So Sandy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joslyn Road over So Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJoslyn Road
CrossesSo Sandy Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Ellisburg
Coordinates43.73715, -76.13169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2021)
Projected traffic360 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joslyn Road over So Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joslyn Road over So Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Joslyn Road over So Sandy Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Joslyn Road over So Sandy Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Joslyn Road over So Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.